Off-road challenge slated March 13-15

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines’ premier Sports Tourism Capital, Puerto Princesa City, plays host to the Balayong Festival Offroad Challenge March 13-15.

Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn has thought of a differently challenging 3-in-1 spectacle as he not only brought in 4x4 off-road vehicles and moto time trials but also, for the very first time, mountain bike races all in one weekend as part of Puerto Princesa City’s 137th Foundation Day anniversary and fifth Balayong Festival.

The Balayong Festival is held in honor of the unique Balayong flower endemic to this award-winning city, which is much like the cherry blossoms of Japan.

The festival has attracted a lot of tourists every year and the Balayong Festival Offroad Challenge, sponsored by JVC, Asialink Finance Corp, Ziebart, Bioaktiv Fuel Additive, Mossimo and Auto Transporters and media partners Wave 89.1 FM, Turbo Time Radio Show, Speed TV, C! Magazine and One Sport, is an added attraction to make their stay even more memorable and boost the city’s campaign for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, better known as the Underground River, to make it into the Seven Wonders of the World.

Organized by MP Turbo for the third time, the event has attracted another record number of more than 20 4x4 vehicles and 35 drivers from different parts of the country.